The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

God describes seven distinct attributes of himself in Exodus 34:6-7, revealing his true nature and character to Moses after the Israelites' rebellion with the golden calf.• Compassion is the first attribute God reveals, sharing its root with the Hebrew word for "womb," showing the depth of God's protective care• The word gracious means "to bend or stoop down," illustrating how God actively reaches down to humanity• These attributes appear 12 times throughout the Old Testament, highlighting their significance• God didn't have to renew his covenant with the rebellious Israelites, but chose to show compassion• The parable of the Prodigal Son perfectly illustrates God's compassion and grace• The father in the parable running to his son demonstrates God's eagerness to restore relationship• Understanding God's self-described attributes helps us know his true characterShare this podcast to help equip other men for spiritual growth and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

God provides a list of His attributes in Exodus 34:6-7, offering a unique opportunity to understand how He describes Himself. Before revealing His attributes, God established four protective barriers for Moses, demonstrating that while He desires to reveal Himself, our finite nature requires protection from His full glory.• Understanding God's attributes can be challenging without His direct revelation• The context begins with the Israelites' idolatry with the golden calf in Exodus 32• Moses interceded for the people after God threatened to destroy them• Moses requested to see God's glory after pitching the tabernacle outside camp• God created four "firewalls" to protect Moses during the divine encounter: • Hiding Moses behind a rock • Covering Moses with His hand • Allowing only a glimpse of His "back" • Descending in a cloud to filter His radiance• God's partial revelation is for our protection, not to frustrate us• Tomorrow's episode will explore God's self-described attributes in Exodus 34:6-7If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

We examine one of Christianity's most misunderstood teachings: Jesus' command to "turn the other cheek," revealing why this verse doesn't prohibit self-defense as commonly believed.• Part of our "Yeah, That's Not What That Means" series covering misapplied scriptures• Matthew 5:38-39 refers to verbal slights, not physical assaults requiring self-defense• The "right cheek" reference indicates a backhanded slap, symbolizing insult rather than attack• Jesus referenced Old Testament laws that limited punishment to be proportional to crimes• Multiple Bible passages support self-defense, including Jesus telling disciples to buy swords• Nehemiah 4 shows God's people armed while rebuilding Jerusalem's walls• Christians should absorb minor offenses in love, but aren't required to endure physical attacksDon't keep the Daily Blade a secret. Share it around with the men in your life. If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

The second episode in our "Yeah, That's Not What That Means" series tackles two commonly misinterpreted Bible verses: Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11, revealing how prosperity preachers have twisted these passages to falsely promise believers guaranteed success and material prosperity.• Clarifying that Jeremiah 29:11 was specifically addressed to Jewish exiles in Babylon, promising their restoration after 70 years• Examining the full context of Jeremiah 29:10-14 to understand God's specific historical promise• Breaking down Romans 8:28 alongside verses 29-30 which define what "good" God works toward• Explaining that God's ultimate purpose is conforming believers to Christ's image, not guaranteeing worldly success• Highlighting how the biblical narrative consistently shows Christians will experience suffering rather than constant prosperity• Encouraging proper scriptural interpretation that considers historical context and complete passagesStay tuned for tomorrow's episode covering one of the most annoyingly misapplied passages in the entire Bible – particularly relevant if you're a pacifist.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

We're exploring commonly misunderstood scriptures in our series "Yeah, That's Not What That Means," tackling Philippians 4:13 and revealing its true context as a teaching about contentment rather than personal achievement.• Philippians 4:13 ("I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me") is frequently misused as motivation for personal success• The verse appears on merchandise and in sports facilities across the Bible Belt• When read in context (Philippians 4:10-13), Paul is actually discussing contentment in all circumstances• Paul's life included extreme highs (education, privilege) and lows (imprisonment, beatings, shipwrecks)• The strength mentioned comes from Christ living in us (Galatians 2:20), not from personal willpower• True application is about stepping aside so Christ's strength can work through us• Tomorrow's episode will address the prosperity gospelIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

We dive into another commonly misunderstood scripture, Luke 17:1-2, where Jesus uses the terrifying image of drowning with a millstone to warn against causing spiritual stumbling.• Exploring the fifth installment in our series "Yeah, That's Not What That Means"• Clarifying that "little ones" refers to people young in their faith, not just children• Explaining how the Greek word "skandala" means temptations or stumbling blocks• Understanding Jesus's warning about causing new believers to sin• Challenging mature believers to clear paths rather than create obstacles• Encouraging new believers to protect themselves from negative influencesIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

The most misapplied verse in Scripture might be Jesus' words on judging others, as Christians and non-Christians alike quote "Do not judge" without understanding its true context. When properly understood, Jesus wasn't prohibiting all judgment but was warning specifically against hypocritical judgment that ignores our own failings while criticizing others.• Introduction to "The Daily Blade" podcast with hosts Joby Martin and Kyle Thompson• Kyle shares his background with "country music theology" growing up in Oklahoma• Launch of a new series called "Yeah, that's not what that means" addressing misapplied Scriptures• Matthew 7:1-3 examined in its proper context within Jesus' broader teaching• Explanation of how Jesus was warning against hypocritical judgment, not all judgment• Evidence from John 7:24, Hebrews 5:14, and 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 showing Christians should make righteous judgments• Christians are specifically called to judge those inside the church, not outsiders• Tomorrow's episode will address an often-misunderstood verse about a millstoneSupport the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

The Gospel of John records Jesus' first miracle at a wedding in Cana not simply as a display of power, but as a sign pointing to his redemptive purpose of transforming lives completely.• Jesus turned ordinary water for Jewish purification into extraordinary wine• This miracle is called a "sign" because it points to something greater than itself• The dirty water represents our lives before Christ• Jesus doesn't just clean the outside (like religion attempts) but transforms us completely• We move from being spiritually dead, blind, and lost to becoming children of God who can see and walk• Christ takes what is broken and presents us as something beautiful to the Father• True transformation comes only through Jesus, not through religious effortIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

We explore how miracles often occur on the other side of obedience, using Jesus's first miracle of turning water into wine as a powerful example of faith in action.• Mary's instruction to the servants: "Do whatever Jesus tells you to do"• The critical question: What is Jesus telling you to do right now?• Jesus asked servants to do things that made no logical sense• Miracles often happen when we step out in faith and obedience• Example from Acts 3: Peter reached out his hand before the lame man was healed• Faith means acting as if you truly believe God is who He says He is• Practical challenge to take action on what God has called you to doIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Mary's advice to the servants at the wedding in Cana—"do whatever he tells you"—may be the best guidance in the entire Bible for followers of Jesus. This simple instruction defines discipleship and guarantees we'll always do the right thing, though not necessarily the easiest.• The GOSPEL framework helps discern what Jesus is telling us to do• G - Gospel alignment: God's direction always advances the gospel• O - Others: Trusted people often confirm God's voice in our lives• S - Scripture: The Bible is our primary source of God's commands• P - Prayer: Bringing decisions before God through consistent prayer• E - Experience: Past experiences often confirm God's calling• L - Love: Whatever God calls us to do will be driven by love• God never contradicts in personal direction what He has established in Scripture• Some commands are universal for all believers: make disciples, forgive, tithe, love• Sometimes we must "pray, guess, and go," trusting God with outcomesIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com